Chicken Nihari

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg Beef
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Ginger paste
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1tsp Chili powder
• 4 tbsp Oil
• 3 tbsp Flour
• Salt to taste

Spice mix:

• 2 tsp Fennel seeds
• 2 Small cardamom pods, seeds
• 2 Whole black cardamom pods
• 2 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
• 10 Cloves
• 1 Cinnamon stick
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• Onion slices, coriander, ginger and green chilies for garnishing.

Method:

1. Take a heavy based pot and heat oil.
2. Fry the meat a little.
3. Mix salt, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, pepper and ginger paste.
4. Pour a little water.
5. Mix flour in half cup of water.
6. Add this mixture to the meat and boil it.
7. Grind all the spice mix until powdery fine.
8. Add this to the meat.
9. Add 3-4 cups of water cover and leave it to tenderize over very low heat.
10. It will take about 5 – 6 hours for chicken and more if using beef.
11. Fry some onion slices in oil until golden brown.
12. Garnish the Nihari with it.
13. Fresh coriander, ginger and green chilies can also be used for garnishing.

Shan - Nihari Curry Mix - 2 oz